A motion-picture theater is a location where people gather to watch movies on a large screen. It is also known as a cinema or a movie theater. In addition, it can also be referred to as a multiplex or a cineplex, whichis a cinema complex with several screens. Another term used is a flicks, which is slang for a motion-picture theater. A drive-in is another type of movie theater where people watch movies from their cars. Finally, the term theater may not be limited to motion pictures, as it can also refer to live theater performances.